5636 Amaya Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
East County
Monthly Cost Breakdown at Central Park Apartments
The listed rent isn't the whole number. Here's what Central Park Apartments actually costs each month once you add required fees and insurance.
Renters Insurance at Central Park Apartments
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to Central Park Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Older Building
Built in 1988 — older plumbing/electrical may increase risk
Open Access
No gated or controlled access — higher theft exposure
Dog-Friendly
Dogs allowed — consider higher liability coverage
FEMA Flood Zone
Zone X — minimal flood risk
FBI UCR
Property crime rate: 1367/100K (13% below national average)
What You'll Likely Pay
$17
Est. Monthly
$205
Est. Annual
$16
State Avg/mo
How Much Coverage Makes Sense
Renters insurance has two main pieces: personal property coverage, which pays to replace your belongings if they're stolen or damaged (think furniture, electronics, clothes), and liability coverage, which protects you if someone gets hurt in your unit or you accidentally damage someone else's property. Here's what we'd recommend for Central Park Apartments based on the rent level and building features.
Personal Property
What your stuff is worth
If you own less
$25,000
If you own more
$60,000
Liability
Covers accidental harm & lawsuits
Dog-friendly community — higher liability recommended for pet-related incidents
How Carriers Compare for This Area
Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near Central Park Apartments:
| Carrier | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | $9/mo | $111/yr |
| USAA | $10/mo | $125/yr |
| State Farm | $14/mo | $167/yr |
| Progressive | $15/mo | $181/yr |
| Safeco | $15/mo | $181/yr |
| Travelers | $16/mo | $195/yr |
| Allstate | $17/mo | $209/yr |
| Nationwide | $17/mo | $209/yr |
| Farmers | $19/mo | $223/yr |
| Liberty Mutual | $21/mo | $251/yr |
Discounts You May Qualify For
Next Step
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4 discounts may apply here. Real quotes show your actual price — estimates can't.
Property Crime & Theft Risk
Renters insurance pricing is driven by property crime — theft, burglary, and vehicle break-ins — not violent crime. Here's what the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting data shows for La Mesa.
La Mesa property crime rate
per 100K residents
U.S. avg is 1,578 per 100K
Breakdown per 100K residents
U.S. average
Near-average property crime means insurance premiums in La Mesa track closely with national baselines.
Source: FBI UCR Program, La Mesa (2024-12 to 2025-11)
What Residents Are Saying
Based on Google reviews, here are the issues residents mention most often — and the ones that matter when choosing your coverage. Longer bars indicate more frequent discussion.
Flood Risk
Standard renters insurance does not cover flood damage. FEMA maps every property into a flood zone — here's what that means for Central Park Apartments.
FEMA Zone X (Area Of Minimal Flood Hazard) — Minimal flood risk
Flood insurance optional but inexpensive in this zone.
Flood zone data from FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL). Zones can change — verify at FEMA Flood Map Service.
Fees Beyond Rent
These are the additional charges beyond base rent at Central Park Apartments. Some are monthly, some are one-time — all of them affect your actual cost of living here.
Required Fees
Utility - Billing Administrative Fee
Amount to manage utility services billing. Charged per unit.
Utility - Electric - Third Party
Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumptionof electric paid to a third party. Charged per unit. Payable to 3rd Party
Pest Control Services
Amount for pest control services. Charged per unit.
Hot Water Energy
Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for energy to heat water and/or central system services delivered to the building and/or rental home. Charged per unit.
Utility - Water
Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision and consumptionof water Charged per unit.
Utility - Sewer
Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for provision of sewer services. Charged per unit.
Trash Services - CA
Usage-Based (Utilities).Trash services provided only in California. Charged per unit.
Porter Service Rebill
Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount associated with billing back third-party porter services. Charged per unit.
Renters Liability Insurance - Third Party
Amount for renters liability insurance obtained through resident's provider of choice. Charged per leaseholder. Payable to 3rd Party
Application Fee
Amount to process application, initiate screening, and take a rental home off the market. Charged per applicant.
Holding Deposit (Refundable)
Amount to hold rental home off the market at time of application. Amount applied to security deposit and/or amounts owed upon application approval. Refundable per terms of application. Charged per unit.
Security Deposit (Refundable)
Amount intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. Charged per unit.
Utility - Final Bill Fee
Amount billed to calculate final utility statement. Charged per unit.
Pets Fees
Pet Deposit (Refundable)
Maximum of 2 Pets per Apartment. Breed Restrictions Apply - Select Homes Only
Pet Rent
Max of 1. Monthly amount for authorized pet. Charged per pet
Addons Fees
Common Area/Clubhouse Rental
Amount to rent a shared common area space, including clubhouse. May be subject to availability. Charged per unit.
Situational Fees
Security Deposit - Additional (Refundable)
Additional amount, based on screening results, intended to be held through residency that may be applied toward amounts owed at move-out. Refunds processed per application and lease terms. Charged per unit.
Damage Waiver Program
Amount to participate in waiver program in lieu of obtainingliability insurance. Charged per unit.
Common Area/Clubhouse Deposit (Refundable)
Amount to rent a shared community amenity space. Refund processed in accordance with amenity/clubhouse rental agreement. May be subject to availability. Charged per unit.
Returned Payment Fee (NSF)
Amount for returned payment. Charged per unit.
Access Device - Replacement
Amount to obtain a replacement access device for community; fobs, keys, remotes, access passes. Charged per device.
Access/Lock Change Fee
Amount to change or reprogram access to rental home. Chargedper unit.
Late Fee
Amount for paying after rent due date; per terms of lease. Charged per unit.
Utility - Vacant Processing Fee
Amount for failing to transfer utilities into resident name.Charged per unit.
Early Lease Termination/Cancellation
Amount to terminate lease earlier than lease end date; excludes rent and other charges. Charged per unit.
Positive Credit Reporting Services
Amount to send positive payment history to credit reporting agency(ies); per person. Charged per leaseholder. Payable to 3rd Party
Utility - Vacant Cost Recovery
Usage-Based (Utilities).Amount for utility usage not transferred to resident responsibility any time during occupancy. Charged per unit.
Amenities
Special Features
Community Features
Floor Plan Amenities
Pet Policy
Bringing a pet? Here's what Central Park Apartments allows — and keep in mind, if you have a dog, most insurance advisors recommend bumping your liability coverage to at least $300,000. Standard renters policies cover pet-related incidents, but the default $100,000 limit may not be enough if something happens.
About Central Park Apartments
From the property listing:
Absolute peace comes from knowing that you are at home amid the rich amenities San Diego has to offer. This is life at Central Park La Mesa - a private, resort-like collection of condominium homes just minutes from Grossmont Center, Old Town, downtown San Diego, SDSU and the beach. Seven different floor plans are complete with generous patios, balconies, abundant storage, in-home washer/dryer, fireplaces and spacious kitchens all beneath vaulted ceilings. Central Park La Mesa is pet-friendly and scenic. Schedule a tour today! Greystar California, Inc. dba Greystar Corp. License No.
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